Why did many people want the state government to print paper money?

a. It would allow them to borrow more easily from the government against their property in order to pay their taxes and debts.
b. Gold and silver coins were too heavy to carry around.
c. It was becoming fashionable in Europe.
d. It would hold its value longer than coins, thereby improving the depressed economic conditions.
e. It would be easier to use in trade between the states.


ANS: A

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